obama declared victory mitt romney conceded gracefully in boston. he told supporters he called the president to congratulate him. he said it was time to put aside partisanship and work together for the good of the nation. >>> i so wish i had been able to fulfill your hopes to lead the country in a different direction. but the nation chose another leader. so ann and i join with you to earnestly pray for him and this great nation. >> president obama says he looks forward to meeting with romney in the weeks ahead to discuss ways to move the country forward. >> the president is hugely popular in california and especially in the bay area. as expected he carry the golden state. the support was not total. katie marzullo joins us with the break down of the popular vote. >> reporter: these are real-time results coming in so they are changing. president obama nationwide 51% of that national vote. closer look at california, not just california but a closer look at the bay area. clearly, all the bay area counties are blue. you don't need me told you that. let's